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580 - The 1835 New York City Fire

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Battle of Broad Street

A barrel filled with gunpowder is set on fire in New York City. A man sees it leaking out of the bottom and asks, "Is that bad? And there's a guy passing by with a blanket who says he'll cover it for him. So they take it to 48 exchange place, which is the building that has been chosen to be blown up. Hamilton prepares a fuse and other guys spread the gunpowder on the floor."

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